Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health -
Hershey Medical CenterLocation: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Night
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes Hours: 5p-7a
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Position Highlights - Dedicated overnight schedule with predictable block scheduling
- Practice within a nationally recognized academic children's hospital
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, critical care, infectious diseases, surgery, radiology, and supportive care services
- Manage a diverse patient population including children with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and other complex hematologic conditions
- Opportunity to develop expertise in oncologic emergencies and acute pediatric inpatient management
- Competitive compensation package with nocturnist differential
- Comprehensive benefits package, CME support, and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities - Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients inclusive of inpatients and home patient calls
- Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns, including fever and neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, and other urgent conditions
- Perform admissions, consultations, cross-coverage assessments, and discharge planning as appropriate
- Coordinate care with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing teams, and subspecialty consultants
- Respond to rapid clinical changes and participate in emergency management and stabilization of critically ill patients
- Facilitate safe and effective patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers
- Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with institutional standards
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives within the division
Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner Candidates - Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
Preferred Experience - Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or other acute care pediatric settings
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
Union: Non Bargained
